Strategic Category Lead, Property, Housing & FM (Interim)

Cedar; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity. The role requires a PA23 qualification, a proven background in senior management, and strong expertise in property, housing, and facilities management categories. Offering a competitive rate of £550 per day, the position also includes a hybrid working model requiring 2 days on site in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the public-sector environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive, collaborative environment

Opportunity to impact public sector

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at senior management level within procurement.
• Demonstrable track record of leading teams and managing complex workloads.
• Prior experience working within a local authority or wider public-sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a category team, providing strategic direction.
• Drive high-impact procurement strategies across categories.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and public-sector regulations.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activity aligned with organisational objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Category management

Procurement strategies

Education

PA23 qualification with all 10 modules completed

Job description

A leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity. The role requires a PA23 qualification, a proven background in senior management, and strong expertise in property, housing, and facilities management categories. Offering a competitive rate of £550 per day, the position also includes a hybrid working model requiring 2 days on site in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the public-sector environment.